Pence said that “As a result of the severe snowstorms, extreme cold and dangerous wind conditions that have impacted counties across Indiana, I have declared a state of disaster emergency in the 29 counties that were most affected by the storm, and the State of Indiana stands ready to assist Hoosiers as needed. We will continue to respond to this serious winter storm and evaluate its impact on other Indiana counties going forward.”
The counties included in the declaration are: Clinton, Delaware, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Jasper, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marshall, Montgomery, Newton, Noble, Porter, Pulaski, Rush, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Sullivan, Tipton, Vermillion, Vigo, Wabash, White, and Whitley.
Assessments are ongoing and more counties may be added if needed
In Pulaski County, county government offices, schools, libraries and many businesses will be closed again on Tuesday.
The county health department offices will be closed again Tuesday, and the staff is asking anyone with appointments to call the office Wednesday to reschedule.
Among closings Tuesday are Pulaski County YMCA, Pulaski County Purdue Extension, Alliance Bank (until noon), Headlines, Gilsinger Implement, Cathy Fritz Consulting DOT, Pulaski County Community Foundation. Francesville Tribune, Family Express in Francesville and Medaryville,
